CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

At first, I was hesitant to study abroad because I fear that I had to do everything on my own and I was also worried about money. CAPA helped me every step of the way and made sure that I was all set before the departure. They also helped me with my financial issue by letting me know of the scholarships they offer to students who are in need of financial help. They were available all the time for questions and inquires. They got back to me very quickly when I emailed them my concerns and questions. They had different orientations for students studying abroad to come to learn more about the process and to meet with others. I love that they paired me with a "manager" to who I can reach out at any time. Every student is paired with their own "manager", who helps them with the entire process.

Studying abroad was of course a great experience! Studying abroad with the CAPA program enhanced my time abroad dramatically. There were always opportunities to immerse ourself in the culture from the activities that CAPA planned for students. Even with our time getting cut short due to COVID CAPA remained organized and kept all students best intentions in mind. CAPA's program was very organized and as a student in a country that is not their own I felt this was critical to making sure everyone's time abroad ran smoothly and it did.

Studied in London with CAPA fall 2019 - before COVID hit. So much fun, met some of my best friends there. Staff is great. Internship experience was amazing - still in contact with site supervisors! Great location within London! **your travel is included with the program cost so you do not have to keep topping up your oyster card (unless you go out of the designated zones) BIG PLUS! I stayed in a homestay but CAPA's my global city events allowed me to interact with more people in the program and explore the city in a way that was outside of my comfort zone but allowed me to thrive.

The best part about my study abroad experience with CAPA was my internship at the Leonardo da Vinci museum. As an intern at the museum, I got to meet some of the most incredible people! From local employees to tourists from around the world, I had such interesting conversations and learned so much about so many different cultures. My classes at CAPA were also very culturally immersive. My Renaissance Art History Class took field trips every single class to view authentic Renaissance art in museums and churches. I highly recommend the CAPA program and taking advantage of local internship!

Studying and interning abroad in London through CAPA was one of the best choices I've made. I met amazing people both at my internship site and the people I shared a flat with, expanding my network internationally. I learned so much about myself professionally, academically, emotionally, and socially, and am so happy to have the experience I did. Even though my program was cut a month short due to the pandemic and increasing threat levels, CAPA made sure everyone got home safely and in a timely manner.

Very appreciative my semester with CAPA. I studied abroad in London in spring 2019 and it was extremely helpful to have my housing, transportation, courses, and internship sorted out before arriving. They were able to fulfill my roommate request, so I was fortunate enough to live with my best friend in West Kensington. While it wasn't the biggest flat, the two of us lived very comfortably and even had a weekly cleaning service. It was a safe and convenient location in central London, plus the CAPA emergency/safety app helped me feel more at ease. The CAPA staff in London were available on site to offer assistance with classes and internships, important resources such as how to set up our phone plans, and recommendations of their favorite places. We also had the opportunity to go on some tours and excursions - most memorable were my trips to Oxford and Stonehenge & Bath. My courses and (guaranteed!) internship were aligned with my academic and professional goals. The one downside to the program is that my classmates were all American students. However, I ended up creating friendships with other Pitt students on my program and was able to maintain them once we were home.

In January of 2020, I traveled 10,000 miles away from home and started my monumetous adventure abroad in Sydney, Australia.

There I attended classes with my fellow CAPA students learning about Australian history; sports in Australian society; and gender, culture, and society in Australia. I also participated in an internship with Nutrition Australia, where I learned a great deal about the daily operations of a non-government, non-profit community health organization while also advancing my professional skills to complete tasks related to nutrition, dietetics, health promotion and public health. I am extremely thankful to Nutrition Australia and everything my mentors and coworkers taught me!

The CAPA Sydney program organizes housing for all students, you can choose between living with a host family or staying in student apartments. I chose to live with other CAPA students in the Oaks Apartments right next to Darling Harbour. I was lcukey to be placed with three amazing roommates, to whom I still speak with now that study abroad is over! All students are placed in the same apartment building which gave me the opportunity to meet others in the CAPA program outside of school.

Due to the global pandemic, I was not able to experience the full study abroad program and had to return back to the states a month and a half early. The CAPA program did an amazing job supporting us and helping to navigate us through this unpredictable time

My overall experience was a 11/10! I would totally recommend the CAPA Sydney: Study & Intern Program to any prospective students! I was extremely fortunate to meet so many exquisite

I had an amazing experience with CAPA. Before the program started, I had never left the country, so CAPA helped make the transition from the US to London go smoothly. The staff were always friendly and were able to connect with the students. While abroad, CAPA was able to help me get connected with an internship, where I learned a lot and felt like I grew as a person. Also, as a student with a learning disability, CAPA was able to give me accommodations to help me thrive during my time in London and helped me be successful in the classroom. There were also many fun excursions that the program provided that helped me learn more about the UK. For example, we were able to visit the Stonehenge and Oxford, among others. All in all, CAPA helped me feel confident in living, not only a new city, but a new country, where I have made many good memories.

The Creative Arts Program with CAPA London is ideal for any student interested in the fields of writing, theatre, or visual arts! Classes in this program are available in these fields along with history, museums, pop culture, arts administration, Shakespeare, and playwriting. Doing a certificate program is not all that different from not doing one, the only real difference I experienced was having slightly different requirements for some of my assignments. CAPA prioritizes learning beyond the classroom, so I got to go on awesome field trips such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Theatre, and seeing amazing plays! These all helped me to be immersed in the London arts scene and experience it all firsthand. If this sounds up your alley, I highly recommend also doing the CAPA internship program in an arts field. I'm a double major in Theatre Arts and Marketing, so I specified that and my career goals and interests during my internship placement interview with CAPA. I was placed with a youth theatre company doing social media marketing, and I'm so glad I was. I learned so much about theatre in London and also how the arts business operates. I was able to be surrounded by work I was passionate about while also gaining tangible professional experience!
(Something to be aware of, though, is if you decide to drop the internship program you will NOT receive the certificate, so be careful!) All in all, London is THE place to study abroad or intern if you are an artistically-inclined individual, and CAPA is a great help in making your vision come to life.

This experience was unique because it was the first time I had ever traveled to Europe, Barcelona was the most beautiful and perfect place I ever had the honor to live at. The beaches, the clubs, the environment and especially the weather was all amazing. One thing I would recommend future students to do is travel light, and always keep your belongings close to you. My classes with CAPA were super fun and educational, field trips were the best part of my educational experiences. Most museums were free and parks were amazing. Definitely recommend this location as well as CAPA as your program of choice!